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On this day 7 years ago in 2016, american film and television actor Robert Horton died aged 91. His acting credits include Sci fi Horror The Green Slime (1968), The story of three loves(1953) -alongside Kirk Douglas, James Mason and Moira Shearer, Western - Apache War smoke(1952), War movie A Walk in the Sun (1945), Prisoner of War (1954) whose lead cast was none other than future US President Ronald Reagan and long running western tv drama Wagon Train playing the Majors scout Flint McCullough . Horton was an accomplished pilot and owner of an aircraft and said one of his three biggest thrills in life was performing his first solo flight in front of Queen Elizabeth ll.

Retired professional American wrestler and champion Rick Steiner, celebrates his 62nd birthday today. Former American actress Linda Fiorentino, who starred in movies such as thriller Jade (1995), Body Count(1998) and Dogma, celebrates her 65th birthday today.

On this day 15 years, British newsreader and broadcaster Carol Barnes, who worked for ITN News, died aged 63 from a stroke. Also on this day 18 years ago in 2005, Scottish journalist and gossip columnist for the Daily Mail, Ross Benson, died aged 56.

British sprinter, hurdler , long jumper and Olympic gold medallist Ann Packer, celebrates turning 81 today.

I'm beginning to 'fear' that my Blueberry Crumble unique pick theoretical physicist Tom McLeish, who died last month, may become a member of the list of the lost He wrote a few obituaries for The Guardian but so far The Guardian hasn't published one for him.

On this say 23 years ago in 2000, British actor Charles Gray died aged 71. His most famous films are undoubtedly Bond films You only live twice and Diamonds are forever and the legendary film The Rocky Horror picture show were he plays a criminologist narrating events in the Horror musical comedy. Other film credits include, An Englishman abroad were he starred alongside Alan Bates, The Devil rides out whose lead man was Christopher Lee, Masquerade (1965) and Seven nights in Japan.

British author EL James , who famously wrote the Fifty shades erotic fiction thrillers which were made into a hit film franchise, celebrates her 60th birthday today. Famous British explorer, writer and poet , Ranulph Fiennes, celebrates his 79th birthday today.

On this day 10 years ago in 2013, German fencer Sabine Bischoff died aged 54. She won an Olympic gold medal as part of a team in the Womens fencing foil event, were she represented West Germany at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

American Olympic gold medallist and high jumper Dick Fosbury, celebrates his 76th birthday today. American actress Moira Kelly celebrates her 55th birthday today. Among her acting credits are hit US teenage drama series One Tree Hill and David Lynchs Twin Peaks movie Fire walk with me- were she replaced Lara Flynn Boyle in the role of Donna Hayward.

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Thanks @YoungWillz A DDP miss but a 'hit ' for me in the Death race run by Maryport

On this day 60 years ago in 1963, American country and western singer Patsy Cline died aged 30 in a plane crash in Tennesse.

Professional Welsh Rugby player David Watkins , a particular legend in Salford Rugby club, celebrates his 81st birthday today. British professional diver and Olympic gold medallist Matty Lee, celebrates his 25th birthday today.

On this day 10 years ago in 2013, Devon born footballer Peter Wakeham died aged 76. Over his career he was the goalkeeper for Sunderland AFC, Torquay United, Lincoln City and Charlton Athletic.

American musician Jason Newsted, who was previously the bassist with group Metallica, celebrates his 60th birthday today. American film director Len Wiseman, best known for his Underworld series of cult films, celebrates his 50th birthday today.

Joe Biden has had a skin cancer lesion removed White House confirms but no further treatment required.

https://www.thebookseller.com/news/tributes-paid-to-author-eileen-ramsay-after-death-at-82#:~:text=Eileen Ramsay%2C author of 20,and grew up in Dumfriesshire. Scottish novelist Eileen Ramsay has died aged 82.

On this day 7 years ago in 2016, New Zealand cricketer and latterly media sports commentator Martin Crowe, died of cancer aged 53.

British actress Alison King, best known for playing Carla on Coronation Street, celebrates her 50th birthday today.

On this day 24 years ago in 1999, Legendary British singer Dusty Springfield died from cancer aged 59. Also on this day 32 years ago in 1991, French Musician, singer songwriter, actor and filmmaker Serge Gainsbourg died from a heart attack aged 62. He is regarded as one of the most important and significant figures in French pop. Among his songwriting was Poupee de cire, poupee de son, which went onto win the 1965 Eurovision song contest for Luxembourg song by France Gall. He was a notoriously heavy smoker.

Australian professional diver and Olympic gold medallist Matthew Mitcham, celebrates his 35th birthday today. American musician Jay Osmond, a member of the famous musical family The Osmonds and formerly the drummer in the family band , celebrates his 68th birthday today.

Oscar winning American film director Ron Howard turns 69 today. He directed films such as Cocoon, Frost/Nixon, A Beautiful mind and The Grinch as well as starring in popular tv series Happy Days in his younger acting days. American actor Jensen Ackles, best known for starring in long running popular TV shows Supernatural and Smallville, celebrates turning 45 today. American television journalist and host on CNN News channel Don Lemon, celebrates his 57th birthday today.

On this day 13 years ago in 2010, British television presenter Kristian Digby died aged 32 in his London home. The coroner and police were satisfied that there was no third party involved in his death and that it was death by misadventure. There was much media talk of his death being caused by an auto erotic sex game gone tragically wrong. He presented shows such as Buy it, Sell it, Bank it?, House swap and To buy or not to buy?, related to property buying and sprucing up your homes interiors.

British theoretical physicist Tom McLeish has died and will be a unique 'hit' for my Blueberry Crumble team when a Qualifying obituary emerges.

https://www.tatler.com/article/queen-margrethe-ii-of-denmark-extensive-surgery Now recovering from her surgery and her sister has stepped into her role temporarily while Crown Prince Frederick is overseas.